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“I felt that my life was over”: 4 Milwaukee women describe traumatic curfew arrests during protests

June 16, 2020

The following is a collection of stories compiled and introduced by Milwaukee musician and activist Johanna Rose. On June 11, City Attorney Tearman Spencer's office announced a press conference for the follo...

My First Band: Jarret Nathan (PEARS, Push Ups)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 12, 2020

As the drummer of PEARS, Jarret Nathan has toured all around North America, Europe, and Australia. He's been part of outstanding releases the hardcore band has put out on Fat Wreck Chords. He's shared the stage...

Weekend protest events include fundraisers, murals, “Defend The Police” counter-protest

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 12, 2020

This weekend will mark the 15th, 16th, and 17th consecutive days of peaceful Milwaukee protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few events, sure to be joined by many more. FRIDAY, JUNE 1...

Thursday protest events include “Justice for Thee Three” rally, open housing march livestream

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 11, 2020

Thursday, June 11, 2020 marks the 14th consecutive day of peaceful Milwaukee protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few of the day's events, sure to be joined by many more. Justice for...

Tuesday protest events include Wauwatosa, South Milwaukee marches

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 9, 2020

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 will mark the 12th consecutive day of peaceful Milwaukee protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few of the day's events, sure to be joined by many more. With No J...

Monday protest events include Black Lives Matter vigil, black justice tour

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 8, 2020

Monday, June 8, 2020 will mark the 11th consecutive day of peaceful Milwaukee protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few of the day's events, sure to be joined by many more. ** PEACEFU...

Weekend of peaceful Milwaukee protests brings out Bucks, Pride, superheroes

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 7, 2020

More than a dozen protest marches took to the streets of Milwaukee on Saturday and Sunday. Once again, the protests were a unified cry against the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, as well as the in...

My First Band: Matt Wilson (Trip Shakespeare, The Twilight Hours)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 5, 2020

Matt Wilson has been a fixture in the Minneapolis music scene for roughly 30 years. Since starting out as the drummer of The Panic—a band that shared the stage with The Replacements and Hüsker Dü, and opened fo...

Milwaukee bars and restaurants explain why they will or will not reopen on Friday

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 4, 2020

On Thursday, Mayor Tom Barrett announced that all City of Milwaukee bars and restaurants will be free to reopen for dine-in service beginning Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. (Indoor service will be limited to 25 perc...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: May 2020

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 31, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE Lex Allen - The Offering The Offering by Lex Allen Big Al And T...

My First Band: Poli van Dam (The Bombpops)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 29, 2020

broadstreet.zone(78457); These days, you probably know Poli van Dam as one of the singers, guitarists, and founding members of The Bombpops. The Los Angeles-based band has quickly earned notoriety in the punk ...

Buy a Milwaukee Record tote bag (and we’ll send you local music and stickers with it)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 28, 2020

Question: What could be better than a brand new Milwaukee Record tote bag? Answer: A brand new Milwaukee Record tote bag that we fill with local music, stickers, and other goodies from our collection. With t...

Coming June 25: Milwaukee Record’s inaugural (and hopefully final) Virtual Summer Festival!

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 27, 2020

Summer 2020 will be a strange one for the City of Festivals, since, well, there won't be any festivals. Nearly all of Milwaukee's big-ticket music fests, cultural fests, street fests, and blocks parties have be...

2020 Mexican Fiesta has been canceled

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 22, 2020

The 2020 installment of Mexican Fiesta—originally set for August 21-23 at Henry Maier Festival Park—has been canceled. Mexican Fiesta joins fellow Henry Maier Park festivals PrideFest, German Fest, Polish Fe...

My First Band: Jayke Orvis (.357 String Band, The Goddamn Gallows)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 22, 2020

These days, listeners know Jayke Orvis as the fast-picking mandolin virtuoso and banjo player in The Goddamn Gallows. Long before he was touring relentlessly with the Gallows, helping to invent the "streetgrass...

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Milwaukee Record Staff

May 20, 2020

TL;DR: HERE'S OUR PATREON. Hi! Since launching in April 2014, Milwaukee Record has informed, delighted, and occasionally perplexed millions of readers with our coverage of all things Milwaukee. Want the best...

My First Band: Nick Wiger (Doughboys, How Did This Get Played?)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 15, 2020

Listeners all around the world know Nick Wiger from his work as the co-host of Doughboys—a popular podcast about chain restaurants—and a video game podcast called How Did This Get Played?, along with his off-mi...

My First Band: Aaron Mader (Lazerbeak, Doomtree, The Plastic Constellations)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 8, 2020

Aaron Mader has made quite a name for himself in the music industry. That name just happens to be "Lazerbeak." Using the moniker, the co-founder and CEO of Doomtree has released an abundance of his own music, p...

My First Band: Mike Park (Asian Man Records, Skankin’ Pickle)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 1, 2020

Mike Park is nothing short of a ska punk legend. Beyond being an activist and a touring musician with more than 30 years of onstage experience, Park is best-known for his work with Asian Man Records. The label'...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: April 2020

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 30, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE CRLSS - 808's & A Lack Of Faith 808's & a Lack of Faith by...

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